Nothing remotely resembling "Spider-Man 3" is on tap for this week, but there's enough happening to keep most of us entertained as we wait out the final three weeks of classes. Erin and Jono guide us through the options.

The Illineks claimed the top spot in the East Central Illinois Conference with their win today over the defending champs. Uni hosts Champaign Central Wednesday and begins the Class A playoffs Friday against Monticello.

Junior Alex Zhai is poised to represent the United States yet again in the International Math Olympiad. Last year he won a silver medal for the U.S. team, which placed fifth in the world out of 90 countries. Today, Zhai was named one of the 12 winners in the USA Math Olympiad. Only six of those 12 will be selected for the U.S. team, so Zhai still has some work to do.

Every year, Uni students and faculty contribute to the Community Blood Services of Illinois drive, but this year saw a more than 50 percent increase in donors. Check out our slideshow to learn more about last week's Student Council-sponsored blood drive.

The Chicago Tribune has announced its 2007 All-State Academic Team. Senior Annie Liang was one of just 70 regional finalists chosen from throughout Illinois for their academic and extracurricular achievements.

Senior Paige Martin led the way Friday at the Lady Spartan Classic with first place in the pole vault and second in the triple jump, but there were plenty of other reasons to be optimistic as the Illineks got ready for IHSA sectionals.